Made in China. How China can deal with its industrial overcapacity
China faces significant production overcapacity across various products, complicating control measures. Historically linked to its investment-driven growth model, recent oversupply issues emerged post-COVID-19, as...
Electric vehicles: is Europe still in the driver’s seat? Competition between China and Europe in an age of mobility transition
The EU plans to ban new internal combustion engine car sales by 2035 to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, impacting its auto industry. The...
Lost illusions and great expectations in our latest
In 2023, initial optimism faded as inflation persisted, central banks remained inactive, and China's recovery didn't bolster global growth. Key issues resurfaced: access to...
Asia: Overall improvement but worsening payment behavior in textile and construction
The Asia Corporate Payment Survey reveals tightening credit conditions among 2,400 companies, with payment terms decreasing to 64 days. Late payments increased to 60%,...
La Niña takes over El Niño: a favorably cooler weather, but many unknowns
La Niña is projected to develop in late 2024, bringing cooler weather and extreme weather events globally. While this phenomenon may benefit agriculture in...
Country and Sector Risks Barometer: Turbulence ahead?
In Q1 2024, the global economy improves slightly from previous years marked by pandemic, Russia-Ukraine conflict, and US banking crisis. However, US activity slows...
Coface France Payment survey 2023
In 2023, 97% of French companies have offered payment terms to their customers, with an average timeframe of 48 days.Despite this, 82% of companies...
Country and Sector Risk Barometer Q3 2023: Macroeconomics put to the test by microeconomic deterioration
The good news at the start of 2023 quickly gave way to hints that the end of the year would be far less promising.Over...
